Top Rankings
Walton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,575 students in Walton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Walton School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
23 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
11,575 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
690 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Walton School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 73 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.70
# American Indian Students
53 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
136 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,997 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
37%
# Black Students
548 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
5%
21%
# White Students
8,292 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
72%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
534 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
383
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
843
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
934
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
874
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
916
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
843
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
801
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
871
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
891
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
913
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
941
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
851
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
796
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
718
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,194 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,891 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,194
$11,974
Spending / Student
$12,891
$11,627
Best Walton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Grades: 5-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Van R. Butler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6694 W County Highway 30a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5040
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5040
Grades: K-5
| 1,013 students
Rank: #33.
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6565 Us Highway 98 E
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5012
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5012
Grades: K-5
| 928 students
Rank: #44.
South Walton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 Greenway Trl
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5020
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,235 students
Rank: #55.
Emerald Coast Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4019 Us Highway 98e
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5025
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5025
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #66.
Mossy Head School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13270 Us Highway 90 W
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #77.
Paxton School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21893 Us Highway 331 N
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Grades: PK-12
| 819 students
Rank: #88.
Freeport Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12615 Us Highway 331 S
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1200
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Freeport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Kylea Laird Dr
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1220
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1220
Grades: 5-8
| 700 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
West Defuniak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Lincoln Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1250
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1250
Grades: K-5
| 669 students
Rank: #1111.
Freeport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15381 Us Highwayy 331 S
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1210
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1210
Grades: PK-4
| 1,123 students
Rank: #1212.
Walton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
449 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1270
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #1313.
Walton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Bruce Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1281
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1281
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #1414.
Maude Saunders Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
416 John Baldwin Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1260
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1260
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #1515.
Walton Virtual School Wcsd
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #1616.
Walton Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1717.
Walton Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4656
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4656
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1818.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
Rank: #1919.
Walton Academy Inc.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Grades: 5-12
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bay School
Magnet School
118 Gilmore St
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Emerald Coast Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
761 N 20th St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1240
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Walton County Jail Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walton Virtual School Full Time
Magnet School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walton School District?
Walton School District manages 23 public schools serving 11,575 students.
What is the rank of Walton School District?
Walton School District is ranked #6 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walton School District?
72% of Walton School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walton School District?
Walton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Walton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,891 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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